Concord, New Hampshire

The city of Concord is the state capital and seat of government of New Hampshire. Located on the Merrimack River, Concord has a population of just under 42,500. Concord's State House, built in 1819, is the oldest such building in which the legislative branches still meet in their original chambers. The University of New Hampshire School of Law, founded in Concord in 1973 as the Franklin Pierce Law Center, is the state's only law school. The Concord Steam Corporation, established in 1938, provides steam generation services for more than 100 area businesses, including hospitals and government offices.

Concord was settled between 1725 and 1727, and incorporated as the town of Rumford in 1734. The town was renamed Concord in 1765 following a boundary dispute. Agriculture was the town's earliest industry, as the Merrimack floodplain's rich soil made good farmland. Sawmills, gristmills and other business needed to support a growing town were established, and the city flourished. By the early 1800s, Concord boasted two jewelers, a cider-mill, bookshops, a printshop, tanneries, taverns and hotels. By 1875, furniture, quarry granite and textiles were principal products. In 1894, the Concord Land and Water Power Co. (later Concord Electric Company) built a dam at Sewell's Falls and established the first three-phased electrical plant. Severe flooding in 1895 left twelve feet of water in the power plant, but the dam held fast. Concord has seen some decline in industry in 20th century, and the economy has turned towards the health care and insurance fields. New Hampshire State Hospital, founded in 1838 as a cottage-plan asylum for the mentally ill, now uses only a portion of its campus. The historic buildings and grounds are being considered for restoration as a government office park and other facilities.

Concord's active construction industry and legacy of historic buildings make asbestos exposure a concern. Workers in Concord who have been exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma cancer. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located in or near Concord at the bottom of this page. Asbestos attorneys may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Concord.

Jobsites in Concord where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Concord, NH have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Concord, NH

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Concord, NH. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Concord, NH

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Concord, NH. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.